KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Air Zoo will hold "The Last Gunfighter: The Legend of the F-8 Crusader," a special presentation by retired Navy Cmdr. Rick Adams, on April 5 at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - 'Look but don't touch' is usually the mantra of museums, but not at the Air Zoo. During the whole month of February, visitors will be able to experience aircraft from a different point of view-the...
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NewsTue, 15 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500Air Zoo President and CEO Bob Ellis to RetireTroy Thrash Named as New President and CEO

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Air Zoo Board of Directors Chairman Pete Parish has announced that Bob Ellis, Air Zoo president and CEO, will retire after 35 years of service to the museum. The Air Zoo Board of Directors has...
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Experimental Aircraft Association inducted Air Zoo co-founder Pete Parish into its Sport Aviation Hall of Fame in Oshkosh, Wis., on Nov. 15 for all of his contributions towards aviation.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Air Zoo and Third Coast Aviation have joined forces to offer a variety of new visitor experiences, including a Full-Motion Advanced Flight Trainer, flights in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk and private...
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NewsThu, 19 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0400B-29 and P-51 to visit the Air ZooFlight opportunities available

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Have you ever wanted to fly in a historic 83-year-old airliner or soar in a World War II bomber? Now is your chance! This summer, the Air Zoo is offering flight opportunities in a Ford Tri-Motor,...
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KALAMAZOO, Mich.-'Look but don't touch' is usually the mantra of museums, but not at the Air Zoo. During the whole month of February, visitors will be able to experience aircraft from a different point of view-the...
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KALAMAZOO, Mich.-The Air Zoo is honoring those who have served and those who continue to serve our country by offering free Ultimate Ace wristband packages to veterans, active military, Guard and Reserve members, and...
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KALAMAZOO, Mich.-On Saturday, May 21, six individuals with aviation connections in Michigan will be enshrined into the Air Zoo's Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame. The Tuskegee Airmen and author Nancy Lynn Mess will...
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KALAMAZOO, Mich.-The Air Zoo is seeking a name for its disc golf course and asking visitors for their suggestions! Fans are welcome to submit their ideas by entering the museum's disc golf course naming contest.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.-This Veterans Day (Thursday, Nov. 11), the Air Zoo is honoring those who have served and those who continue to serve our country by offering free wristband packages to veterans, active military, Guard...
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On Saturday, April 17, five former military members with Michigan connections will be enshrined into the Air Zoo's Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame. The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and author Andrew Layton...
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More than 4.5 million patients need blood transfusions in the United States and Canada each year. If just 1 percent more adult Americans would give blood once a year, we would always have an adequate blood supply.

'Look but don't touch' is usually the mantra of museums, but not at the Air Zoo. During the weekends of February and March, visitors will be able to experience a different view of aircraft-from the cockpit.

The Air Zoo has won three categories in the 2009 Michigan Festivals & Events Association's Annual MichiganFun Awards. The museum took home first place awards for the best Brochure, Print Ad and Website in the "Budget...
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The holiday season is traditionally a time to spend with family, but military families often times have to spend the season away from their loved ones. This year, the Air Zoo is offering a free family event on Friday,...
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The Air Zoo has made shopping for the holidays even easier with the launch of its online Fly Buy museum store. The Air Zoo's online store features something for everyone on that holiday shopping list. Customers will...
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NewsTue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500Public flu and pneumonia immunization clinic
to be held at Air ZooNovember 24, 2009

A public flu and pneumonia immunization clinic will be held at the Air Zoo on Wednesday, December 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 200,000 people are hospitalized each...
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The Air Zoo has hired Danielle Nicholl* to the new position of public relations and marketing coordinator. Nicholl is responsible for managing communications and public relations projects, as well as implementing key...
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The Air Zoo has added a new art exhibit to its list of exhibits and experiences included in the museum's free general admission. "The Spirit of Flight: The History of Aviation through Art" chronicles the history of...
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During the month of November, Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts will meet at the Air Zoo to earn their Try-Its and Badges. Saturday, November 7 will be Brownie Try-it Day and Saturday, November 21 is the museum's...
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Every two seconds someone needs a blood transfusion in the United States-Michigan hospital patients alone use 2,000 units a day... that's 1 1/2 units per minute every day. While 75 percent of the U.S. population will...
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This Veteran's Day, (Wednesday, November 11) the Air Zoo will honor those who have served-and those who continue to serve-our country by offering free unlimited ride wristbands to veterans and their immediate families...
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A public flu and pneumonia immunization clinic will be held at the Air Zoo on Friday, October 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 200,000 people are hospitalized...
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Due to the overwhelming response by visitors, the Air Zoo has decided to extend its free general admission through the end of 2009. The free general admission offer is part of the Air Zoo's 30th anniversary...
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Though it's sometimes a tough job, many men and women in the armed forces are making a career in the military. For others, serving their country as a reservist is a better fit. On Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m., the...
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Veterans and active duty military members of all branches of the armed services will have a chance to fly in a N2S-5 Boeing Kaydet, U.S. Navy primary trainer for free this summer, beginning June 23. Flights are...
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KALAMAZOO, Mich.-From hands-on fun and experiments to speaking one-on-one with accomplished woman scientists and aviators, the Air Zoo's Girls Science Academy camp is set to be an exciting educational program. And...
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NewsWed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400Smithsonian exhibit to be displayed at Air Zoo this summerAuthor to visit Kalamazoo school, hold workshop on Friday

KALAMAZOO, Mich.-This Friday, the Air Zoo will open a new traveling exhibit to the public: "In Plane View." The photography exhibit is part of the nationally-renowned National Air and Space Museum and will be on...
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KALAMAZOO, Mich.-From hands-on fun and experiments to speaking one-on-one with accomplished woman scientists and aviators, the Air Zoo's Girls Science Academy camp is set to be an exciting educational program. And...
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